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We have had a good response to calls for volunteers but more help with marshalling would be good - the more people we get, the shorter the shifts! There's not much to it - stand on a corner, wear a reflective vest and in most cases that's it. You're there in case of accidents but most races pass without incident. Parents of the younger riders can certainly help in the morning races.
Here's the set up plan
Saturday 22nd - a few of us (you know who you are) are going to site for 4pm to commence the route plan/ start clearing the weeds. We can't get there any earlier due to the school's opening day.
Sunday 23rd - course clearing from 10am (I suggest). I personally can't get there in the morning but will be there in the afternoon. Dave H will be there both days so will be Master of the Course.
Saturday 29th - in the unlikely event we don't get everything ready on 22/23rd, I can go back to site and finish off
Saturday 6th - Stakes and hurdles will be on site by then and we will arrive around 10am to set up the course with stakes and tape, put up signage and generally make ready. All welcome to help. Anyone wishing to get in a sneaky test ride can do so later in the day.
Sunday 7th - I know a few of you are arriving for afternoon shifts but most people should arrive in time for 8/8.30. If you're on the sign on desk go there, otherwise meet at the start line (where the marquee will be). We'll assign marshalling points and issue you with radios/ jackets there.
If you can help and you've not already done so, please let me know in advance and let me know what times you can do.
Thanks to everyone who's offered to help so far. This race should attract around 350 riders over the day so it's great that the club has the resources to manage it.
If you need anymore information, please email me or post here. I am aware of something called Facebook but I do not use it!
Peter
This is the current list
Judging/ calling team
Stef
Mark B
Sue C
Commentator: Tim
Sign -on:
Stevie W
Archie F
Claire H (after 12)
Maggie
First Aid:
Claire L
Scott (morning)
Sallie (afternoon)
Chief Marshal: Daniel
Marshals:
Dan H
Iain F
Jamie Q
Dave H
Mark S
Vince
Simon R
Ben R
Richard
Mark W
Stuart
Jackie
Corinne
Robert
Sounds like a lot of marshals but we need 11 at all times - hence a few more people would take the stress out of it.
Daniel and I will be on site early on 7th based around the start area. I suggest all marshals meet Daniel at the start area for 8.30 for a briefing and others meet me also at the start line for 8.30. I suggest checking the weather forecast and dressing appropriately and warmly. If you have a reflective vest bring that too (we have a few spares if not).
On line entry is still open and there are places left if you want to race.
Put me down for marshalling.
I think we probably have enough people for set up on Saturday but I'll post again if not.
Martin - if you could get to the venue for around 8.15 I'll ask you to help marshal the car park just to make sure that people max out the space. The car park will be busy between 8.30 and 10.30/11 after which you'll be free/ we'll find you another job!
I have been ill this week so wanted to let you know that I won't be riding the V40 category in case you have a waiting list.
Will still be there to help out.
I'll be there from 7.30 and should be around about the start area for 8.30 - just come and find me and we can finalise details
Peter